In Mali today, 6.4 million people rely on humanitarian aid and protection, while over 400,000 individuals—primarily women and children—have been internally displaced due to ongoing violence. The crisis extends beyond displacement, with 1.5 million people grappling with acute food shortages and 1.5 million children under five suffering from severe malnutrition. These aren’t just statistics; they represent real lives—families forced from their homes, communities struggling to survive, and aid workers delivering critical support under challenging conditions.

To shine a light on this often-overlooked emergency, seven humanitarian organizations—including Action Against Hunger—collaborated to present the work of Malian photographer and educator Tiécoura N’Daou. His exhibition, “Mali: Personal Perspectives on a Humanitarian Crisis,” offers a raw and intimate portrayal of the human toll behind the numbers. We spoke with N’Daou about his artistic vision and his role as both a researcher and educator in Mali.

Innovation in Yaoundé: local flours transform traditional baking

In Yaoundé, the scent of freshly baked bread fills the air—but this time, it carries a deeper significance. The Cameroonian capital recently hosted a competition celebrating the creativity of young bakers who are pioneering the use of local flours in bread-making. Organized by the Service d’Appui aux Initiatives Locales de Développement (SAILD) in partnership with the Association Citoyenne de Défense des Intérêts Collectifs (ACDIC), the event highlights a growing movement to integrate locally sourced ingredients into culinary traditions. The report by Elisabeth Asen captures this culinary evolution in action.